What it’s like to Cruise on the Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas We had never really considered going on a boat, not to Havana and the Bahamas via a cruise on the Royal Caribbean line at least. Just the thought of taking a cruise sparked visions of marauding kids, drunken...
The Rum House in the Hotel Edison in Times Square, New York The Rum House is the antithesis for the bright lights, brusque, clueless crowds and blatant commercialism of the surrounding NYC streets of the Theatre District. Situated adjacent to the stylish W Hotel and parallel with the...
Day 4 of our Scotland Road Trip takes in: Glencoe – Fort William – Glenfinnan Viaduct – The Cairngorm National Park – The Whisky Trail- The Glenlivet – Kildrummy Castle The area around Glenfinnan is stunning in autumn A Scotland Road Trip is an experience like no other – especially when...
The pickle has experienced such a massive pop-cultural resurgence that it now has its own dedicated festival each year at Pickle Day NYC. The humble cucumber. The filler of the salad bowl. The unsung hero of the cocktail. The gherkin has gone from ugly, wart-like vegetable to the hipster...
Rupit is Catalan for rock (from the Latin, rupes) and this historical treasure is carved from the stony hill it is perched upon. Situated 98km from Barcelona, Rupit is the perfect distance for a day trip. We experienced it with two other Catalonian towns from between the 1000 and the...
One thing that everyone who has been there will tell you is that Italy’s Venice is going to cost you an arm and a leg, yet if you do Venice on a budget it doesn’t need to be expensive. The express way to waste money is to linger too long around St. Mark’s. We spent two days...
Follow in the footsteps of the greats and climb the Florence Duomo, the dome of Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (the Cathedral of Saint Maria of the Flower). Situated in the heart of the Pizza del Duomo, this is a historic centerpiece of the Catholic faith – from a time of...
Amazon’s Marvelous Mrs Maisel captures New York in its golden era. Have you ever thought you were born in the wrong era? Do you feel a stronger connection to tradition, stylish fashion and mid-century modern furnishings? Have you longed for a glimpse into Midge Maisel’s privileged life...
Visiting Cinque Terre is unmissable Although we prefer to take the path less trodden, visiting Cinque Terre, the five beautiful coastal villages in Italy’s north-west has always been on the cards. After seeing the many packaged tours to the acclaimed region, it immediately became...
When looking for a unique place to stay in Venice, Venissa on the island of Mazzorbo, right by Burano offered a five star wine resort experience with its hidden vineyard and Michelin-starred restaurant. Venice has a reputation for being expensive when it comes to accommodation. As...